# Hungry Shark Evolution vs Crocodile Simulator Game 2022

The clearest difference is rating: Hungry Shark Evolution at 4.7 against Crocodile Simulator Game 2022's 4.2. Hungry Shark Evolution also leads on ratings volume (201K vs 22) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Crocodile Simulator Game 2022's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hungry Shark Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Crocodile Simulator Game 2022 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hungry Shark Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hungry Shark Evolution has 201K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Hungry Shark Evolution's written reviews are positive against 60% of Crocodile Simulator Game 2022's.

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Crocodile Simulator Game 2022 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hungry Shark Evolution | Crocodile Simulator Game 2022 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008/reviews)** | [4.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crocodile-simulator-game-2022/id1333957890/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 443 MB | 362 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) | [Five River Solutions Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115219368) |

## What reviewers say

### Hungry Shark Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hungry-shark-evolution/id535500008)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Free · Action, #132 Top Grossing · Action, #199 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Become the ultimate ocean predator in this classic arcade-style shark game. Eat your way through an underwater world, evolving your shark into a fierce sea beast. Explore, hunt, and survive offline with customizable gear and helpful baby shark companions.

**Highlights:** Play as various sharks and sea creatures, Explore an open underwater world, Collect and evolve baby sharks, Equip customizable gear and accessories, Offline gameplay, Activate Gold Rush for bonus points

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jawmazing pack! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 130 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 13000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 900 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of sharks and abilities
- 💎 Satisfying sound effects
- 🌟 Nostalgic for many players
- 🐟 Fun shark-themed experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive sharks and upgrades
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Health/boost depletes too quickly
- 🤖 Overpowered enemy sharks
- 🔍 Repetitive map and gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Screen flickering or orientation issues
- Sharks not eating or attacking properly
- Inconsistent difficulty spikes
- Saving/cloud sync problems
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates and new content
- Improved progression system
- Multiplayer or social features
- Expanded map and exploration
- Customization options for sharks


### Crocodile Simulator Game 2022

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crocodile-simulator-game-2022/id1333957890)

Experience life as a wild crocodile in this action-packed simulator. Hunt prey, explore beaches and seas, and complete challenging missions. Unleash your inner predator and cause destruction.

**Highlights:** Underwater missions, Animal attack simulation, Beach and sea exploration, Hunting various prey, Two challenging modes, Multiple crocodile skins, Over 20 missions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hungry Shark Evolution free?

Hungry Shark Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crocodile Simulator Game 2022 free?

Crocodile Simulator Game 2022 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hungry Shark Evolution or Crocodile Simulator Game 2022?

Hungry Shark Evolution is rated higher. Hungry Shark Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 201K ratings, while Crocodile Simulator Game 2022 averages 4.2 from 22 ratings.

### Do Hungry Shark Evolution or Crocodile Simulator Game 2022 have ads?

Both Hungry Shark Evolution and Crocodile Simulator Game 2022 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hungry Shark Evolution or Crocodile Simulator Game 2022?

Hungry Shark Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Crocodile Simulator Game 2022 every 3 months. Most recently, Hungry Shark Evolution was updated on September 26, 2026 and Crocodile Simulator Game 2022 on August 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*